The My Hollywood System
Chapter 71

"Are you sure we should obey Robert's request? You know it'll complicate matters if she gets hurt."

Jeffrey reminded Will again. Almost all the scenes have been shot with just the fight club scene and the ending.

There was an uproar on set when people heard that Robert really wanted to fight the boxer. Most think that it's a good idea but it's risky because it will add a realistic edge to the scene, but it has the risk of stopping the shoot for weeks if multiple incidents occur.

Will agreed to the idea after being persuaded by Robert because most of the time, it was the director and not the actor who came up with such an idea to make the film realistic. Usually, the director has to pursue the actor to do the scene, not the other way around.

Will looks at Jeffrey, who asks if it is okay to follow what Robert asks. He then turned his gaze to the staff member who prepared the set and Anthony, who was busy talking to the figures involved in the role and directing them on how to do what and what the scene was like.

Especially for this scene, they had hired a world-renowned wrestler. He looked like a showy giant man who could smash tables and glasses with a single elbow strike.

"Don't worry about that because the decision has already been made. Robert can take a hit or two, and trust me when I say this; it will help a lot later as an advertising stunt."

Will convinced Jeffrey. Jeffrey doesn't talk about this anymore. The director had the final say in such matters, and Jeffrey was only worried that in the event of an incident, the entire filming might be delayed and would cost more than it should.

After all, every extra day they lived in London, they spent thousands of dollars for the entire crew to live here.

After the problem was solved, Will began talking to Jeffrey about how he wanted to take pictures of the scene.

There are several ways to build tension in a movie scene through music, speed, and camera work. One such scene was a fight scene in [Sherlock Holmes].

These scenes are used to build tension and accentuate the individual traits of the character. However, it should be cinematically displayed in a structure that makes one feel that they now understand the character better and look forward to similar scenes in the same style.

The scene switches from Sherlock saying something inappropriate for Watson's fiancee, which changes her emotions and leads to the reason why she fights in the next scene.

This is connected by using the J edit where the music of the next scene fades slowly with a loud bang. The crowd shouted, introducing the next scene. The atmosphere changes with the use of color, music, and camera movement with close-ups and shots through the crowd both in the ring and in the back.

It builds Sherlock's character for the audience, as it can be seen that he doesn't fight too much, just keeping his mind occupied. This all changes, when she sees Irene Adler strategically, placing a handkerchief, connecting her with the characters, but directing where the next scene is going.

"Remember to make a signature when you want us to stop that scene. A little risk is good, but I don't like being a careless gambler."

Will is currently giving directions to Robert and telling him not to be rash during filming.

David Garrick, the wrestler in the scene, is also a good man, and he keeps telling Robert to give him a sign of when to stop fighting. He doesn't actually want to hurt people who aren't even wrestlers.

"Alright, everyone, it's time to shoot the next scene."

Preparations were completed with all arrangements in place and extras placed outside the ring towards Anthony. The cameraman and the shooting team are ready when everyone is in position. The scene where the actual fight is about to happen is before Sherlock sees Irene Adler, after which, they will make a KO move written by Sherlock Holmes, which will be followed, which is one of the cool points of this movie.

"action!"

Will signals, and the scene begins with Robert– Sherlock hitting the side of the ring.

The extras outside the ring started shouting as they were directed and made the atmosphere more lively and fighting like a club.

From now on, the fight with David Garrick and Robert will be real until he sees Irene Adler.

"Heh, come on."

David gestured with his hand, and Robert advanced to throw a punch, which David easily brushed off and punched toward Roberts' stomach. Robert retreated and dodged the blow, and as he was about to move, a heavy feeling struck the right side of his head, and before he could see what was happening, his vision blurred, and he fainted.

***

"Miss Roberts, as much as the image of an innocent actress, is embedded in the minds of the audience about you, the film needs the lead actress to look sexier and more open."

Terry Thompson is one of the established Indie Hollywood directors. Currently, she is in the process of auditioning for her new film. Her movie budget was low, and that was why she wanted the film actresses to look as sexy as possible.

In Hollywood, if someone wants to earn, they must have very good talent or a very sexy actress. Terry is the type to take advantage of the latter. She had less budget, so she took on small actresses and basically made a nude show of them.

"I don't mind; after a little make-over and a change in appearance, I'll look pretty sexy. So it shouldn't be a problem."

june said casually. After all, every piece of leather featured in Hollywood is guaranteed to be more popular. It was not like he was asked to be naked.

June looked at him worriedly as Devin immediately cleared his throat.

"That's not what you think. Actually, the film is a bit tight on budget. You can ask your girlfriend to invest a little in the movie. Whaddya think? It will be a win-win for both of us. "

Everyone knows that Will is a multi-millionaire now and June is his girlfriend. As her boyfriend, she could at least make him invest in their movies, which would increase their budget and popularity.

June's face slightly hardened upon hearing that.

"No, I can't ask him to do that."

He gave a straight answer, and Devin could not help but ask.

"Can't he do that much for you?"

In fact, if June asks, Will will. But June doesn't want him to do it, and she's not in a relationship with Will because of his money.

"Thank you for your offer, but I'm afraid I can't take it."

June left after saying that.

By the time he got out of the studio, his agent, John, was already waiting for him. He told her what had happened and she couldn't help but sigh.

"Picture this a regular occurrence because everyone knows you're dating a multi-millionaire."

John has long since changed his opinion of Will and now considers him a successful director. He no longer objected to anything June decided and mostly only advised her when necessary. Otherwise, he would have been kicked out by the MCA a long time ago.

"I understand where they come from, but I don't want to use Will's name and fame to get the role myself. I want to stand alone and get a role just based on my abilities."

June said in a firm voice.

***

In one of the tallest buildings in Los Angeles, studio office Z is located. As one of the top 6 studios in the world, they have a high hierarchy.

Currently, in the office of Z studio chairman, Chester Sullivan, a meeting is underway.

All the important heads of the various departments are here. The meeting was to decide on one of their films to be released at the end of April.

"So, any advice?"

Chester asked, his eyes looking around. He was the type of chairman who asked for ideas from his subordinates most of the time and let them do most of the work.

"I think we should release [Sleepless in LA] in this period. It's a romantic comedy, and Jared Morgan is a big star, and this role is his reinvention as an actor. I'm pretty sure it'll go well."

The head of the distribution department, Cars Rodriguez, said, and besides him, the head of the PR department also nodded.

"Yes, from the movies we've got, it's the safest, and even though the female lead isn't very famous, she's pretty enough, so if we send her to some talk shows with Jared, it's pretty, that's enough. ICM wanted to rebrand Jared before giving him more projects, so they were willing to help us market the film as well. We can even create a fake publicity stunt that says they're in a relationship."

"What about the other films that were released at the time? I heard Foxstar was going to put out a movie at that time?"

"This is a horror film. Against rom-com, it won't work."

The car said and shrugged.

Hearing that, Chester also felt the same way. He looked around again and asked.

"Do you have any other ideas?"

No one said anything, and he smiled with satisfaction.

"Then, we'll continue with [Sleepless in LA]."